K & N

cockyockyfree · 11-02-2006, 03:39 AM

Well, I did it. The mod went fine, took my time, took it out on a test about 3 hours later. The bottom end picked up quite a bit. And the sound, I don't exactly know what happened, but it sounds like a race car when you get on it. I mean the exhaust is different, and of course you can hear air now, but man am I glad I did this. I tooled over to TC to read all the doom and gloom, but I still put it on. I took some pics.

MapMasterG · 11-21-2006, 11:56 PM

Did you do the install yourself? Any hints? Will adding a cold air intake like that void the warrenty? i'b be interested to hear what it does to your mpg.

Thanks

cockyockyfree · 11-22-2006, 02:19 AM

This is a truck with under 7,00 miles. It isn't even broke in. The directions were easy to follow. I get my oil changed in the morning, and I am going to ask the dealership about the warrenty. K&N says it does not, we shall see. The performance and sound changed radically, at least it feels like it did!

flatboy · 11-22-2006, 01:21 PM

I never got any better milage with any mods I did, infact it always got worse. If it sounds better I tend to stuff my foot in it a tad bit more

ChrisLaTraille · 11-22-2006, 07:17 PM

Hey Greg O. Did the Magnaflow exhaust make any difference in performance? I just bought an `06 Prerunner and am thinking of an identical setup as yours, except I may add headers as well.

cockyockyfree · 11-23-2006, 05:51 PM

I never have had it on a dyno. If you read the forum here, as well as other sites, you will find that headers (usually) require dyno work. The computer gets confussed. And as FLATBOY states, your foot will be in it for the sound. I like the sound, but it is not an 8 cylinder sound, in which it can't, it is a six. But it does sound good when you stick it to it, and it does go.

Andrew83 · 01-21-2007, 12:43 PM

I have gotten a k&n intake system, the tube is plastic which I hear is better because then you dont hear the air, I am going to install it soon.

Andrew83 · 01-28-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cockyockyfree

I never have had it on a dyno. If you read the forum here, as well as other sites, you will find that headers (usually) require dyno work. The computer gets confussed. And as FLATBOY states, your foot will be in it for the sound. I like the sound, but it is not an 8 cylinder sound, in which it can't, it is a six. But it does sound good when you stick it to it, and it does go.

Does it give better MPG?

yotaman · 02-05-2007, 07:30 PM

Read this before installing K&N filterpaks.http://www.gadgetonline.com/AirInduction.htm#K&N%20Fuel%20Injection%20Performa nce%20Kit

Ldytaco05 · 02-05-2007, 08:04 PM

Does the noise from your k&n interfere with your media sound?

cockyockyfree · 02-06-2007, 02:54 AM

No the noise isn't that loud. On the exhaust I just had the local exhaust shop cut out the stock muffler and put in a magnaflow. It DOES NOT sound like a V-8, but does make the V-6 it has in it sound much better. I have a stock stereo system and just turn it up when I am getting on it if i don't want to here it, but that sound, there is just something terribly addicting to it at about 3500 RPM in third gear and mashing the gas.

TRDeity · 02-22-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisLaTraille

Hey Greg O. Did the Magnaflow exhaust make any difference in performance? I just bought an `06 Prerunner and am thinking of an identical setup as yours, except I may add headers as well.

Will you let us know if you do put headers on, that is something I have thought about doing to my Taco. I have long tubes on my mustang but now it will not pass inspection due to the check engine light is on, wasn't sure if the that would happen with the shorties for the Tacoma.

Andrew83 · 03-26-2007, 01:58 PM

Just installed my K&N intake and it sounds awesome!!! Didnt take too long to do it either. Totally worth it!

06tacoma · 03-26-2007, 03:36 PM

so which k&n intake did you use i was looking and there are a quite a few to choose from

Andrew83 · 03-26-2007, 04:25 PM

The part number for the one I got is 63-9025, if you search that on amazon or ebay, you might be able to find it.

06tacoma · 03-26-2007, 05:01 PM

sounds good thanks for the info i was thinking about getting the k&n intake along with the tornado and see how it goes

Andrew83 · 03-26-2007, 05:03 PM

I was thinking of the tornado spacer also, let me know what you think when you get it installed.

06tacoma · 03-26-2007, 05:15 PM

i defenitly will i have heard alot of good things about it

robert · 06-03-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MapMasterG

Did you do the install yourself? Any hints? Will adding a cold air intake like that void the warrenty? i'b be interested to hear what it does to your mpg.

Thanks

Yes it does, unless you go with a Toyota TRD air intake. Preferibly installed by Toyota. Save the original parts in case of problems!!!!!!!

tacomaclay · 08-30-2007, 10:40 PM

I got one and it looks cool sounds cool and runs awsome.

11-21-2006, 11:56 PM	#2
MapMasterG Member Joined: Nov 2006, #220 Location: Maui Age: 42 Posts: 43	re..K&N Did you do the install yourself? Any hints? Will adding a cold air intake like that void the warrenty? i'b be interested to hear what it does to your mpg. Thanks __________________ Greg *"MapMasterG"*2006 Tacoma Double Cab 4WD 4 wheelin' in Maui Pineapple fields everyday!!

11-22-2006, 02:19 AM	#3
cockyockyfree Junior Member Joined: Oct 2006, #128 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 22	This is a truck with under 7,00 miles. It isn't even broke in. The directions were easy to follow. I get my oil changed in the morning, and I am going to ask the dealership about the warrenty. K&N says it does not, we shall see. The performance and sound changed radically, at least it feels like it did! __________________ "you win some, you lose some, you get some......." Greg O. 2005 Tacoma Prerunner,SR5/TRD Package 4.0 L 6 speed Manual,Nerf Bars Stock exhaust w/ magnaflow muffler K & N Cold Air Intake

11-23-2006, 05:51 PM	#6
cockyockyfree Junior Member Joined: Oct 2006, #128 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 22	I never have had it on a dyno. If you read the forum here, as well as other sites, you will find that headers (usually) require dyno work. The computer gets confussed. And as FLATBOY states, your foot will be in it for the sound. I like the sound, but it is not an 8 cylinder sound, in which it can't, it is a six. But it does sound good when you stick it to it, and it does go. __________________ "you win some, you lose some, you get some......." Greg O. 2005 Tacoma Prerunner,SR5/TRD Package 4.0 L 6 speed Manual,Nerf Bars Stock exhaust w/ magnaflow muffler K & N Cold Air Intake

01-21-2007, 12:43 PM	#7
Andrew83 Junior Member Joined: Jan 2007, #762 Location: California Posts: 13	I have gotten a k&n intake system, the tube is plastic which I hear is better because then you dont hear the air, I am going to install it soon. __________________ Andrew M. 07 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road

02-05-2007, 07:30 PM	#9
yotaman Member Joined: Dec 2006, #502 Location: New bern, NC Posts: 50	Read this before installing K&N filterpaks.http://www.gadgetonline.com/AirInduction.htm#K&N%20Fuel%20Injection%20Performa nce%20Kit __________________ 2002 Tacoma Prerunner V6 Xtracab - TRD skidplate, TRD rear shocks, bugshield and ventshields. 1992 4Runner SR5V6 4X4 - OME rear coils, procomp steering stabilizer, Skyjacker shocks, Bushwacker Fender Flares, Sony 10 disc changer

11-22-2006, 01:21 PM	#4
flatboy Junior Member Joined: Sep 2006, #37 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Age: 36 Posts: 19	I never got any better milage with any mods I did, infact it always got worse. If it sounds better I tend to stuff my foot in it a tad bit more

11-22-2006, 07:17 PM	#5
ChrisLaTraille Junior Member Joined: Nov 2006, #279 Posts: 1	Hey Greg O. Did the Magnaflow exhaust make any difference in performance? I just bought an `06 Prerunner and am thinking of an identical setup as yours, except I may add headers as well.

02-05-2007, 08:04 PM	#10
Ldytaco05 it's all about me Joined: Sep 2006, #46 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,176	Does the noise from your k&n interfere with your media sound? __________________ Ldytaco05

02-06-2007, 02:54 AM	#11
cockyockyfree Junior Member Joined: Oct 2006, #128 Location: Tacoma, Wa Posts: 22	No the noise isn't that loud. On the exhaust I just had the local exhaust shop cut out the stock muffler and put in a magnaflow. It DOES NOT sound like a V-8, but does make the V-6 it has in it sound much better. I have a stock stereo system and just turn it up when I am getting on it if i don't want to here it, but that sound, there is just something terribly addicting to it at about 3500 RPM in third gear and mashing the gas. __________________ "you win some, you lose some, you get some......." Greg O. 2005 Tacoma Prerunner,SR5/TRD Package 4.0 L 6 speed Manual,Nerf Bars Stock exhaust w/ magnaflow muffler K & N Cold Air Intake

03-26-2007, 01:58 PM	#13
Andrew83 Junior Member Joined: Jan 2007, #762 Location: California Posts: 13	Just installed my K&N intake and it sounds awesome!!! Didnt take too long to do it either. Totally worth it! __________________ Andrew M. 07 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road

03-26-2007, 03:36 PM	#14
06tacoma Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #407 Location: Tampa FL Age: 21 Posts: 403 06 PreRunner SR5 XS-P Trd Longbed Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0L 20" enkei wheel,BFG G-Force tires, BHLM, Smoked tail lights, 2 RE Audio 10s, Quantom 900watt amp,10000K HIDs headlights and fog lamps,Borla exhaust, Borla drop in filter,Debadged tailgate,Painted black tacoma badges	so which k&n intake did you use i was looking and there are a quite a few to choose from __________________

03-26-2007, 04:25 PM	#15
Andrew83 Junior Member Joined: Jan 2007, #762 Location: California Posts: 13	The part number for the one I got is 63-9025, if you search that on amazon or ebay, you might be able to find it. __________________ Andrew M. 07 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road

03-26-2007, 05:01 PM	#16
06tacoma Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #407 Location: Tampa FL Age: 21 Posts: 403 06 PreRunner SR5 XS-P Trd Longbed Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0L 20" enkei wheel,BFG G-Force tires, BHLM, Smoked tail lights, 2 RE Audio 10s, Quantom 900watt amp,10000K HIDs headlights and fog lamps,Borla exhaust, Borla drop in filter,Debadged tailgate,Painted black tacoma badges	sounds good thanks for the info i was thinking about getting the k&n intake along with the tornado and see how it goes __________________

03-26-2007, 05:03 PM	#17
Andrew83 Junior Member Joined: Jan 2007, #762 Location: California Posts: 13	I was thinking of the tornado spacer also, let me know what you think when you get it installed. __________________ Andrew M. 07 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab TRD Off Road

03-26-2007, 05:15 PM	#18
06tacoma Senior Member Joined: Dec 2006, #407 Location: Tampa FL Age: 21 Posts: 403 06 PreRunner SR5 XS-P Trd Longbed Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0L 20" enkei wheel,BFG G-Force tires, BHLM, Smoked tail lights, 2 RE Audio 10s, Quantom 900watt amp,10000K HIDs headlights and fog lamps,Borla exhaust, Borla drop in filter,Debadged tailgate,Painted black tacoma badges	i defenitly will i have heard alot of good things about it __________________

08-30-2007, 10:40 PM	#20
tacomaclay Banned Joined: Aug 2007, #2543 Posts: 79 SR5 4x4 04 2004 Access Cab Automatic 3.4 v6 Flowmaster exhaust, K&N 77 series intake, kobalt aluminum toolbox	I got one and it looks cool sounds cool and runs awsome.

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